'Pokemon Go' Latest News & Updates: Someone Is Selling A Full 'Pokemon Go' Account For Almost $1 Million; Would You Buy It?

'Pokemon Go' Latest News & Updates: Someone Is Selling A Full 'Pokemon Go' Account For Almost $1 Million; Would You Buy It?

"Pokemon Go" continues to grow in popularity, with millions of active users around the world. Some are taking advantage of the hit mobile game by offering "Pokemon Go" accounts for thousands of dollars.

In one website, PlayerAuctions, a seller is offering an account in which potential buyers can provide the specifications they want. The custom order offer is priced at $999,999, and can mean that the buyer can even ask for a "Pokemon Go" with a full Pokedex if they want. The seller will play "Pokemon Go" in their behalf and deliver the profile complete with the requirements. Several other accounts are priced at least $11,000. One available account claimed to be at Level 30 and includes Pokemon with combat power over 2,000.

CNBC reported that in another website, LeagueofTrading, one user successfully sold a "Pokemon Go" account for $2,000. According to the website co-owner, James Smith, "Pokemon Go" accounts are commanding higher rates compared to other games.

Listed accounts are finished up to a particular level and then offered for sale. Higher levels generally demand higher prices. Smith added that a $2,000 account is a very huge order. They last time they witnessed such a huge transaction was in the game, "League of Legends."

More "Pokemon Go" accounts are available on eBay, although the prices are less expensive. Smith said that some sellers on the website are full-time players and sellers or accounts. Some have college degrees but decided to play and sell online games for a living.

Some sellers even work with an entire team who share in the proceeds of the accounts they develop. Many sellers shifted to "Pokemon Go" recently because of its huge popularity and high demand, thereby allowing them to charge higher prices on profiles.

One seller revealed that "League of Legends" is still the most played online game at present, and also has the most demand. However, "Pokemon Go" has built a large demand faster than any game he witnessed before. In terms of account demand, "Pokemon Go" has accomplished in a few weeks which other games took years to grow. More updates and details on "Pokemon Go" are expected soon.

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